With 40+ countries under my belt—mostly solo—you’ve come to the right place for solo female travel tips and to learn how to travel alone as a woman. It’s no secret I’m a big solo travel advocate. If I hadn’t taken…
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Sanur to Gili Trawangan – Which Ferry Service To Choose
Here’s how I travelled from Sanur to Gili Trawangan in 2025. I recently travelled from Sanur to Gili Trawangan. When researching ferries, the staggering number of options left me completely overwhelmed. Not to mention the number of bad reviews! My…
Southeast Asia Packing List: 35+ Items You Need!
Welcome to my Southeast Asia packing list! I consider myself a bit of an expert, as I spent 6.5 months backpacking Southeast Asia in 2023. I’ve also visited Bali too often (jokes, there’s no such thing!) and live in a…
5 Top-Rated Sydney Hostels For Solo Travellers
Looking for where to stay in Sydney on a budget? Well, here are five outstanding Sydney hostels you need to check out. I can’t wait to head to Sydney for a solo weekend later this month. When I started researching…
The Ultimate Aussie Battle – Should You Visit Melbourne or Sydney?
I’m weighing in on one of the biggest Australian debates – is Melbourne or Sydney better? When it’s your first time visiting Australia and you only have limited vacation days, the age-old battle between Melbourne or Sydney might be on…
16 Easy Tips For Travelling Across Europe On a Budget
If you’re looking for how to travel around Europe cheaply, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the best Europe budget travel tips from a seasoned solo Europe traveller. Altogether, I’ve spent approximately six months travelling around Europe on…
A Comprehensive List of My Travel Essentials
Trying to decide what to pack for your holiday? Well, here are all of my travel essentials – a.k.a the things this seasoned traveller can’t travel without. Although I’ve published packing lists in the past, I haven’t written about my…
12 Things To Know Before You Go To Australia
Here’s everything you need to know before visiting and travelling around Australia. After travelling through so many European countries recently, I’ve been comparing my adventures to travelling around Australia. From entering the country to transport and climate, I think travel…
My Top 7 Winter Packing Tips
From the best footwear to what clothing I recommend you include in your winter packing list, here’s my top winter packing tips. It may be summer in Australia right now, but everyone in the Northern Hemisphere is still in the…
17 Helpful Tips For Solo Female Travellers Staying in Hostels
After staying in a lot of hostels in a lot of countries, I’ve decided to share all of my insider tips for fellow solo female travellers staying in hostels. Keep reading to discover what’s it really like to stay in…
Hayley Lately // My Travel Plans For October
I have mentioned my upcoming extended trip here and there, but I thought it would be a good idea to recap exactly where I am going. I don’t have concrete plans for November yet (just a very long wish list),…
9 Secrets To A Successful Carry-On Packing List
Here it is! Follow my top tips and packing list suggestions for travelling with a carry-on only. Firstly, I am one of those overly organised people obsessed with lists. So I am excited to share my packing list tips today….